2nd Grade Math Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (26-27)
Role Mission
The IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily.
What We Offer
Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $51,500. Various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each are also offered.
Opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation are available.
Hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, including paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, employer-paid mental/behavioral health, dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of your annual compensation.
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution is required.
Experience in a K-12 classroom setting is strongly preferred.
Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification is required.
Knowledge and skills aligned or relevant coursework that indicates experience or exposure to the subject area content.
Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
Responsibilities
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
We boast national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. We serve over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and are on-track to maintain our legacy of sending 100% of our graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
To Apply
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